Client-Centered, Sensory-Friendly Physical Therapy Services
Ascent Physical Therapy
Welcome to our website!
Please read below about our mission, our services and our team.
You can find our contact info, referral form and our flyer at the bottom of this page.
Looking forward to connecting!
Ascent PT & the AWP Campus
An amazing synergy
Ascent PT is housed and is part of the Ascent Wellness Campus - a sensory-friendly and accessible Milwaukee space that focuses on providing quality services that can directly support different areas of wellness.
Our approach in service delivery is invitational and we pay attention to any adaptations you may need/prefer in services, so that the things you learn in PT can be of added value in your daily life. We have training in neurodivergence, trauma-sensitivity and we always strive to learn more about being LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Ascent PT offers services while paying attention to the possible long term benefits of movement after the PT appointments end. Being an integral part of a wellness campus that focuses on somatic practices, Ascent PT has created opportunities for clients to continue their self-care after the appointments end. PT clients can, then, have access to self-pay packages for PT services and low cost clinically informed movement, nutrition, mindfulness and stress management services as well.
Read below what Ascent PT specializes in and why it is such a great addition to the AWP campus!
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Why Ascent PT?
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Physical health services are oftentimes provided in manners that are not informed on trauma-sensitivity and social determinants of health, especially during situations of chronic pain and after injury.
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Our clinic originated and operates in a campus that focuses on therapeutic services for physical and mental health recovery. This is why our team focuses on serving our clients and supporting their nervous systems the best way possible.
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Who we are: Client-centered physical therapy programs
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Chronic/complicated pain
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Musculoskeletal & orthopedic injuries
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Post surgical rehabilitation
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Workers compensation rehab
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Headaches & migraines
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Neuropathy
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Balance disorders
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Post-Covid 19 Recovery
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What we do
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Physical Therapy Evaluation and Assessment
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Exercise prescription
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Manual therapy, including myofascial release and deep tissue release
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Dry needling
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Functional Capacity Assessments
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Telehealth services available
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Client-centered physical therapy programs
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Chronic/complicated pain
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Musculoskeletal & orthopedic injuries
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Post surgical rehabilitation
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Workers compensation rehab
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Headaches & migraines
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Neuropathy
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Balance disorders
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Post-Covid 19 Recovery
Meet The Team
ACCESSIBILITY is our Mission.
Ryan Garman, PT
Ascent PT Lead Physical Therapist
Shane Slaasted graduated from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee with a bachelor's in Kinesiology. During his undergraduate years, he was a personal trainer/group exercise fitness instructor for college students and provided functional fitness/body mechanics education to the general population. After these years studying and working with clients, Shane followed his professional interests by obtaining a license as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
As a PTA, Shane has experience in serving patients with varying physical health concerns such as orthopedic, chronic pain, post-operative and joint replacement rehabilitation and TMJ and vestibular issues. In his past experiences with rehabilitation services and patient care, Shane was also a traveling PTA. Shane states that this role really helped him learn and adapt his own technical and communication skills as well as exercise instruction to meet each individual's needs.
With all of this experience and his true client-centered approach we welcome Shane to both our Ascent Wellness Program and Ascent PT clinic! He has an approach that both informs and empowers clients to learn about their own body mechanics and will listen to client’s preferences to create truly enjoyable sessions! Plus, he will have a focus on adaptive fitness and pain management! This means that he will meet you where you are at in terms of mobility and experience while also being aware of the injuries you’ve had in the past.
Interests! Shanes enjoys powerlifting, circuit training, running and biking as well as taking his two doggos for walks. He also enjoys exploring outdoor activities, and has a passion for camping, hiking, and fishing and is always open to a new adventure.
Shane Slaasted
Ascent PT Physical Therapist Assistant
Marissa Tun is a Physical Therapist Assistant joining the team with a strong foundation in fitness. She graduated from Mount Mary University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. During her undergrad, she also played collegiate volleyball. She worked alongside a social worker helping people solve, cope, and manage stress with barriers in their everyday lives. After graduating, she wanted to continue helping others in difficult situations by managing their stress through exercise as a personal trainer.
She completed her personal training education from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and obtained certificates as a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist. She is also a Certified Spinning Instructor through Mad Dogg Athletics. Marissa was a Ascent Wellness Program provider and was educated on trauma-sensitive practices and how to create affirming spaces for clients in mental and physical health recovery.
After working as a personal trainer for 3 years she decided to pursue her Physical Therapist Assistant license. Her experience includes musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, post operative rehabilitation, reconditioning, and return to sport rehabilitation. Marissa dedicates herself to creating a supportive and motivating environment that fosters a collaborative rehabilitation journey. She believes by collaboratively working with patients, empowering them to live their best life and with proper care; remarkable progress can be made.
Marissa enjoys playing volleyball, taking spin and strength classes, and also enjoys exploring Milwaukee’s coffee scene.
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Marissa Tun
Ascent PT Physical Therapist Assistant
Jill Schutz
Ascent PT Intake Specialist
Jill Schutz is the Intake Specialist for Ascent Physical Therapy. She ensures that all clients are able to receive timely, accessible services after their referrals are sent over. By keeping client’s charts up to date and organized, she helps our Physical Therapist continue to provide client-centered care. She will likely be the first face you see as you walk through the doors of AWP’s building. She enjoys welcoming clients into our space, and providing a comfortable area to relax in before and after sessions. In addition to PT Intake, Jill works as the Front Desk Specialist and Youth Intake Specialist.
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Originally from the Chicagoland area, Jill came to Milwaukee for school, and fell in love with the community-oriented feel of the city. She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a BA in English, concentrating on Technical and Professional writing. She hopes to use her educational background as she grows with AWP.
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In her free time, Jill enjoys being outdoors. Kayaking and taking walks with her pups are two of her favorite pastimes. Cooking is another passion of hers, which she finds very therapeutic. Jill believes in AWP’s mission of interconnecting mental and physical health. She is excited for the opportunity to be a part of such a unique and wonderful team!
Ryan Garman, PT, is a Milwaukee-based physical therapist and physical therapy manager for Ascent PT who is focused on serving the urban population for treatment of a wide array of orthopedic, musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions including chronic pain, post-operative rehab, and acute and chronic injury management.
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In his nearly 20 years of experience, Ryan has supported the needs of various communities through health promotion and accessible services. Ryan believes that quality care should be available for all individuals regardless of culture, beliefs, socioeconomic status, and medical issues. Ryan is a certified Clinical Instructor who has worked with physical therapy students from UWM, UW-Madison, Concordia, Marquette, and Carroll universities.
Additionally, Ryan is a certified Manual Trigger Point Therapy specialist, using a treatment technique called Dry Needling to stimulate muscle and nerve connectivity as well as blood flow in the treatment of all conditions. Taking a practice-what-you-preach approach to treatment, Ryan enjoys running and biking for exercise and using that time to refocus his thinking and connect with his body as well as the outdoors. Ryan lives in Milwaukee with his wife and two kids.
By Appointment Only
OPENING HOURS
Mon - Fri: 7am - 7pm
Sat: Appointment Only
Sun: Open for Trainings